December 14, 1992 | Volume 77, Issue 25

Besieged by marital woes and paparazzi, John McEnroe rescued the U.S. in the Davis Cup final

Saved at the end by its defense, Alabama won the SEC's first title game to set up a Sugar Bowl showdown with No. 1 Miami

Killing HorsesTears stung my eyes as I read Blood Money (Nov. 16) by William Nack and Lester Munson, even though as a horse lover and patron of many horse shows every year, I was aware that...

During their glorious 13-year rivalry, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson measured themselves by one standard: each other

At fights in California, Velcro pads and Velcro-tipped banderillas ensure that no bull's blood is spilled

In the holiday spirit, the author offers a few gift suggestions for some of the sports fans on your list

Just deploy Mia Hamm, who has led Carolina to three NCAA titles and helped the U. S. to a world championship

BLOOD, SWEAT AND FEARS

You can't help but notice some of the salary discrepancies that exist between NFL players and their baseball brethren. Baseball's best all-around player is probably outfielder Barry Bonds, the...

Virginia easily won its second consecutive NCAA title

THE OTHER FINAL TWO

MENBaylor center Alex Holcombe, a 6'9" senior, scored 50 points, making 17 of 21 field goal attempts, and grabbed 14 rebounds in a 104-87 win over Valparaiso and a 94-93 defeat of UNC Charlotte.

Sharon BehrendtKIHEI, HAWAII

As host of 'MTV Sports,' Dan Cortese lets viewers tune in to the latest in offbeat athletic events

Those who can't stomach one-sided football games should take up another sport

•Robin McKie in London's The Observer. "On May 27, 1990, a storm struck the freighter Hansa Carrier, which was en route from Korea to the United States.... Its shipment of Nike gym shoes was...

•Doug Wilson, San Jose Shark defense-man (left), after being kissed by his wife, Kathy, during a pre-game ceremony celebrating his 1,000th NHL game: "It's the first time a ref called me into the...

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